The U.S. Mission in Greece reminds U.S. citizens of the heightened risk of wildfires throughout the country. High temperatures, dry conditions, and strong winds may contribute to wildfire outbreaks.
The Greek Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection publishes a Daily Fire Risk Map , indicating fire danger levels by region. U.S. citizens should remain vigilant, especially when traveling to or residing in areas with elevated fire risk. Wildfires may cause disruptions, including road closures, power outages, and poor air quality. Areas near wildfires may be subject to evacuation orders by the Greek authorities.
The following resources contain official information from the Greek authorities about wildfires:
· Civil Protection Announcements and updates on X/Twitter and Facebook
· Civil Protection Forest Fire Self-Protection Guidelines
· Daily Fire Risk Map
· Hellenic Fire Service
Actions to Take:
· Follow all Greek government announcements and instructions.
· Register with Greece’s Emergency Communications Service for warning messages by SMS, e-mail, or voicemail if you don’t have a smart phone. Registration is not required if you have a smartphone.
· Call the Fire Service call center at 199 to report a fire.
· Call the Emergency Communications Service at 112 for emergency assistance.
· Check with airlines or the Athens International Airport (+30-210-353-0000) to determine if service or transportation routes are affected.
· Always carry identity and travel documents with you.
· U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist .
· Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Athens
Phone: +(30) 210-721-2951
Email: AthensAmericanCitizenServices@state.gov
Website: https://gr.usembassy.gov
U.S. Consulate General Thessaloniki
Phone: +(30) 2310-376-300
Email Usconsulate@state.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs
Phone: (888) 407-4747 or (202) 501-4444
Greece Country Information
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.
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